HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 17, 2010
PARKS ADVISORY COMMII I EE MEETING
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, THURSDAY, JUNE 1ih, 2010 '
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6:00 p.m.
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1. Call to Order
2. Approval of June Agenda
3. Approval of May meeting minutes
4. Future Park Utilization - AI Friedges
5. Community Garden Donation - AI Friedges
6. Project Updates - AI Friedges
7. Recreation Updates - Angie Barstad
8. Future Meeting Date
a. July 15th 2010, at 6pm in the City Council Chambers
Adjournment - With workshop to follow this meeting regarding future park utilization.
Parks Advisory Committee Minutes
5/20/10
6:02 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Meeting called to order at 6:02 pm by acting Chair Mike Feriancek
Members Present: Mike Feriancek, Ron Ceminsky, Kyle Haugen, Kendall Larson, Kelly Loose
Members Absent: Eric Spieler, Dan Ruhme
Staff Present: Al Friedges, Angie Barstad, Kelly Meyer
Citv Council Liaison: Ken Hedberg
2. APPROVAL OF MAY AGENDA:
Al Friedges recommended a workshop be held after this PAC meeting to discuss Park
Utilization. Motion to add the workshop after the May 20th PAC meeting and to approve the
agenda was made by Kyle Haugen, Second by Kelly Loose; motion carried
3. APPROVAL OF APRIL MEETING MINUTES:
Motion to approve the meeting minutes by Ron Ceminsky, Second by Kyle Haugen; motion
carried
4. JAZZ FESTIVAL:
K. Haugen: A presentation was made giving an overview ofthe Lakefront Jazz and Blues
Festival being held on July loth at Lakefront Park. This event is being sponsored and run by the
Prior Lake Rotary. The rotary wanted to raise money for their organization while providing the
community with great music. The planning for this festival began 3 years ago with the rotary and
City staff.
No action required.
5. SOUTH SHORE AND RAYMOND AVE. PARK NAMING
Meyer: The City policy for naming parks was presented. The City will solicit possible names
from the Prior Lake community and townships. Once the names have been received staff will
bring them back to the PAC and the PAC will then make a recommendation to the City Council.
The possible names will be brought to the July PAC meeting.
No action required.
6. JEFFERS POND UPDATE
Friedges: The bridge behind the Jeffers Pond school is complete. The shelter and kiosk were
approved by City Council on 5/17/10. Final details are being worked out with the Jeffers
Foundation Board of Directors for the installation of the chip trail.
No action required
7. COMMUNITY GARDEN UPDATE
Ceminsky: The plots are looking well at the Community Garden area.
Barstad: We have 7 lots left to rent
Friedges: At the request of the Community Garden board, staff is getting a price for a fence
around the plots to keep animals out of the gardens. The Community Gardeners are interested in
raising money for this improvement. There may be a donation of $1 ,000 - $2,000 from a Prior
Lake organization toward the cost of the fence.
No action required
8. RECREATION UPDATES
Barstad: We still have plenty of room in our summer programs. Registration is going slow but
well.
Recreation seasonal staff will flyer neighborhoods around the parks where the neighborhood
park parties will occur approximately I Y2 weeks before the scheduled party dates so everyone in
that area will know the time/date & other information about the event.
Our first Battle of the Bands will take place on 7/22 at 7pm at Lakefront Park. We are currently
taking registrations for this event. The winner from our battle will compete at the Dakota County
Fair's Grand Battle and play at a band shell at the Minnesota State Fair.
Community Education and the City of Prior Lake Recreation Department are teaming up to offer
Family Campout Night in Lakefront Park on 7/30. The cost is $35 per family. A family can rent
a tent from the City for $10. We will make smores, have a scavenger hunt and more that night.
No action required
9. FUTURE MEETING DATE - June 17th. 6n.m. in the Citv Council Chambers
Motion to adjourn was made by Kendall Larson, Second by Kyle Haugen, motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Submitted by Angie Barstad, Recreation Coordinator